The Surf Coast is the stretch of coastline I keep coming back to. I grew up near it, I've shot it in every season, and I still find new angles every time I'm out with the drone. From the point breaks at Torquay down through the cliffs at Anglesea and all the way to Apollo Bay, there's no shortage of coastline worth putting on your wall. This post is my honest guide to the best surf coast wall art I've made, and why each one works the way it does.
Torquay: Where the Surf Coast Begins
Torquay is the gateway, and it earns that reputation. The beaches here are proper surf beaches. Wide, exposed, with that raw quality you don't get further down the bay. I've shot Torquay from the water and from the air, and the aerial perspective is the one that always stops people. The scale of it hits differently when you can see the whole sweep of the beach in one frame.
My Torquay Art Print I is one of my strongest sellers for a reason. I shot it on a morning where the light was sitting low and golden across the sand. The shadows were long, the water had that deep blue-green colour, and the whole thing just looked like the Surf Coast at its best. It works really well in a living room or a hallway where you want something that reads as a proper landscape, not just a holiday snap.
Bells Beach: Every Surfer Knows This Place
Bells Beach is one of those places that has a reputation bigger than the actual town around it. But when you're standing at the top of the cliffs looking down, you get it. The bowl shape, the way the waves roll through, the crowds that show up for the Rip Curl Pro every Easter. I wanted to capture it on a quiet day, before the crowds arrived.
My Bells Beach Art Print I is actually a dog enjoying the beach to himself on a still morning. It's a different angle on a famous spot, and that's exactly why people respond to it. It's not the postcard version. It feels real. This one goes really well in a beach house, a surf shack, or honestly any room where someone wants a bit of soul on the wall rather than just a pretty view.
Anglesea and Point Roadknight: The Hidden Gems
Anglesea doesn't always get the attention of Torquay or Bells, but the coastline here is genuinely spectacular. The ochre cliffs dropping to the beach, the way the Great Ocean Road hugs the edge, the surf club sitting right on the clifftop. I've got five Anglesea prints now because one was never going to be enough.
Point Roadknight sits just south of the main Anglesea beach, and it's where I shot what's become my second best-selling print. A few people have bought it specifically as a gift for someone who loves that stretch of coast. I had one customer tell me she searched for Anglesea art to give as a gift and chose it because it had an artistic quality rather than just looking like a photo. That means a lot to me. When you're shooting with a drone and you find the right light and the right angle, you're not just documenting a place. You're making something worth hanging.
Apollo Bay and Wye River: Where the Road Gets Serious
The further south you go, the more the Great Ocean Road earns its reputation. By the time you reach Wye River and Apollo Bay, the hills are steeper, the coastline is wilder, and every bend in the road delivers something worth pulling over for. I've shot both from the air and the mood changes completely depending on the season.
My Wye River Art Print I is one I'm genuinely proud of. The way that little coastal village sits in the valley with the ocean right there. If you've driven the Great Ocean Road, you know the feeling of rounding a corner and seeing Wye River below you. This print captures exactly that. It's the kind of coastal wall art Australia doesn't have enough of. Real places, shot by someone who actually knows them.
Take the Surf Coast Home
Whether you're fitting out a holiday rental, buying a gift for someone who loves this stretch of coast, or you just want something on your wall that actually means something to you, these prints are all available as unframed prints right up to large framed canvases and shadow box frames with Tru Vue glass. All frames are FSC certified timber. Everything is printed to order and shipped free anywhere in Australia from Victoria.
If you're not sure what size suits your space, check out the size guide or the product guide for a full breakdown of framing options. Start with what beach means the most to you, and go from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What surf coast wall art prints does Local Breaks sell?
Local Breaks sells aerial and landscape photography prints of beaches and coastal spots along the Surf Coast including Torquay, Bells Beach, Anglesea, Point Roadknight, Aireys Inlet, Lorne, Wye River and Apollo Bay. All photos are taken by Sam Piasente personally on location. Prints are available unframed or in a range of framed options including classic frames, canvas frames and premium shadow box frames.
Are the Surf Coast prints available as framed wall art?
Yes, every print in the Local Breaks range is available as a framed print. You can choose from classic timber frames, framed canvas prints, standard shadow box frames, or premium shadow box frames with Tru Vue glass. All frames are made from FSC certified timber. Sizes go from XS at 21x29.7cm up to EPIC at 100x150cm, which is 1.5 metres wide.
Does Local Breaks ship coastal wall art across Australia?
Local Breaks offers free shipping Australia-wide on all orders. Every print is made to order and printed and shipped from Victoria. There is no pickup option and international shipping is not available at this time.
What size print should I get for a living room wall?
For a living room, a Medium (42x59.4cm) works well above a console or in a smaller space, while a Large (59.4x84.1cm) or XL (84.1x118.9cm) makes a proper statement above a sofa or on a feature wall. If you have the wall for it, the EPIC size at 100x150cm is genuinely impressive. The size guide has a visual breakdown to help you decide.
